Trade deadline updates, moving on from successful regular-season coaches like Mike Tomlin, plus Mike Sando weighs in on the Jets

Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin offered a promising update on WR Calvin Austin III ahead of the Week 8 matchup vs. the Green Bay Packers.

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have lost another Thursday night game to an AFC North opponent. The latest Thursday Night Football loss for Tomlin and his team came vs. the Bengals as the Steelers lost 33-31 to the Bengals on a late field goal.

Mike Tomlin sent a strong message to Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense about the danger of facing a star unit like the Packers' defense, led by Micah Parsons.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been excellent on the offensive side of the football in recent weeks. Jaylen Warren was credited with an impressive 127 yards on the ground during Thursday night's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and the running back continues to make an impact following his return from an injury.

Steelers fans and wide receiver Calvin Austin III are in the same boat regarding his status. Both want the Memphis product to ‘hopefully’ suit up in his first game since Week 4. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin left the door open to let Austin play against Green Bay

One noticeable absence for half the game was Nick Herbig. Herbig only played 29 snaps of the 76 snaps on Thursday night. This came despite defensive coordinator Teryl Austin saying during the week that Herbig had earned additional playing time. Head coach Mike Tomlin explained the personnel deployment on Tuesday during his weekly press conference.

Former Steelers OC Todd Haley stuck up for HC Mike Tomlin following recent playoff failures and the Week 7 loss to the Bengals.